Japanese Torii
by Hans van Tongeren
Description
The Japanese Torii is a gateway at the entrance to the woods.
Artwork Statement
The Torii gate commemorates the Japanese families that emigrated to Canada from the small village of Agarimichi in western Japan.
About Hans van Tongeren
Details
Artwork Type
Monument
Medium
Wood
Year Unveiled
2002
Month Unveiled
5
Site
Japanese Gardens, Dinner Bay Park, Mayne Island
Artwork Category
Public Monument
Artwork Selection Process
Community: Community Project Civically Funded
Location
Southern Gulf Islands